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American citizenship is defined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, the Citizenship Clause states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside." This amendment was ratified in 1868 and established a clear legal foundation for citizenship in the U.S.
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What was the equal right amendment?
The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects all American citizens from unequal treatment by the law and it solidifies African Americans' citizenship. Part of the Amendment is known as the Equal Protection Clause.
What part of the Constitution defines who controls the power in Washington DC?
Article 1 Section 8
What sources of American citizenship did the Fourteenth Amendment establish?
The Amendment was added as part of the Reconstruction Amendments. The citizenship clause provided African American's the rights and freedoms of citizens.
What group gained citizenship with an act in 1924 in large part from their constributions during ww1?
American Indians gained citizenship with an act in 1924 in large part from their contributions during WWI.
Even if they are listed in the Constitution the rights of the American people?
The Bill of Rights are the primary rights of the American people. They are considered basic. They are a part of the constitution. Additional rights are included in the amendments to the constitution.
When did Puerto Ricans acquire US citizenship?
Puerto Ricans were first granted US Citizenship by the Jones Act which went into effect on March 2, 1917. This citizenship stopped for a time and was reestablished in 1927. This citizenship is by act of congress not part of the constitution.
What part of the three grand divisions is Nashville in?
The Tennessee constitution defines the "Grand Divisions" of Tennessee as East Tennessee, Central Tennessee and West Tennessee. Nashville is in Central Tennessee.
Would be considered a customary (not in the Constitution) part of American political culture?
freedom of speech and press
What part of the constitution showed American commitment enlightenment ideals?
Power was divided among branches of government.
What part of constitution showed American commitment to enlightenment ideals?
Power was divided among branches of government.
What part of the constitution showed American commitment to the enlightenment ideals?
Power was divided among branches of government.
What part of the constitution is most directly related to the preservation of the personal liberties of American citzens?
bill of rights
